University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Willmar, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
See how you matchAbout University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program
- ACGME code
- 1202600001
- Program director
- Richard Wehseler
- Location
- Willmar, Minnesota
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 275
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 21.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 66.7%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Willmar, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 275 applications and invited about 21.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 66.7% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, rural and women's health tracks.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 2
- Interview rate
- 21.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates33%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs67%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Richard Wehseler
- Program coordinator
- Melissa Stevens
- Coordinator phone
- (612) 625-8352
- Program phone
- (320) 354-3941
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Minnesota
502 2nd Street SW Willmar, MN 56201 Open in Google Maps
University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program sponsor visas?
University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program IMG-friendly?
About 66.7% of residents at University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program offer?
University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program offers 2 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program?
University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program received 275 applications and interviewed about 21.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program located?
University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program is located at 502 2nd Street SW Willmar, MN 56201. Its sponsoring institution is University of Minnesota.
Who is the program director of University of Minnesota/CentraCare Willmar Program?
The program director is Richard Wehseler. The program coordinator, Melissa Stevens, is the usual contact for application questions.